Hello, hello world, it’s a while I don’t stay put and write something on my blog, but here I am, and this post is not about Vermeer’s painting called “Girl with a Red Hat” but about me :). Even though I love Vermeer’s masterpieces, my favorite from all “The Girl with a Pearl Earring”, ( just to stay in theme with jewelry :))) mom and dad being jewelry designers), and thankfully sometimes take time to teaches me lot of things including art, I will go the easy way and talk to you about all the crazy beautifully things that happens this days. From Valentine’s Day to the Carnival I really enjoyed each and every moment. So a red hat and a Venetian Carnival mask should be enough to symbolize super cute events in our life. While you all know a lot about Valentine’s Day here I found some interesting things and stories about the significance of the Venetian Masks.

http://themascherade.com/contents/en-us/d5_Page_5.html

I am an appassionate reader even thou I’m only 9 years old, I am curious by nature so always asking parents and people I get to know lots of questions. So don’t be surprised if one day I we will meet you and I will give you the third degree.

So my days past between reading, school, my swim courses but specially celebrating with family all this gorgeous events full of love and happiness.

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So “The Girl with A Red Hat” is about me just taking a walk in my beautiful city of Florence, taking pictures for my blog and for you. All this now that the weather allow us to enjoy some nice days after long and hard winter. But from now on days are longer and places to visit in my beautiful country are a lot so, who knows, Mother’s Day or Father’s Day could be a good excuse to make a little trip and get to see new places. But let me tell you a secret, on 19th of March mom and dad will celebrate one year of marriage   even if they’ve been together for the past 11 years. Decided to get married only last year on Father’s Day. Do you want to see them?

Click bellow:

https://luciastasia.com/2016/04/25/mom-and-dad-got-married/

So I am looking for an idea to celebrate them and surprise them with something special.

Till then send you all the love hopping you enjoyed  “The Girl with A Red Hat”!!!

Just in case you wonder:

My sweet red hat is from ZARA KIDS http://www.zara.com/it/it/bambini-c390010.html

My trench from LA REDOUTE http://www.laredoute.it/ppdp/prod-350000517.aspx?docid=515317

My cat leggings from BONPRIX https://www.bonprix.it/categoria/bimbi/

My boots from GIOSEPPO http://gioseppo.com/it-it/kids/

My cute little bag is Made in Florence by artisans that you can find on the streets of city.

Love swimming and love the seaside. Unfortunately once fall arrives in Italy bye-bye swimming, but even thou, I just love taking long walks, watch the water, playing with the waves. I just wait long the seashore and run once the waves came close to my shoes in order not to get wet. The best photos one can make during this period. You can find sunny days, as well as rainy ones, foggy days and colorful one.

I am not gone talk about best ways to photograph children, I just want to make you smile once you hear all the funny things mom and dad has to do to take me pictures. We all love pictures, love to see the final effect, but going to the process, it’s not something we all like.  I am very impatient normally so I am a trouble maker. My poor parents, sometimes just lost patient with me. However, there are some tricks they discovered during time that I have to be honest, makes of me the best buddy for photo shooting sessions. 🙂 So maybe can work with you as well:

1. THE PROMISE – oh, yes, that’s the best one, no promise, no photo. I am mean, I know, but what can I do, just a great photo at the end of the day for a nine years old (by the way starting 17 of October I turned 9 :))  is not very fulfilling. So “the promise” is the best I can get. And what is this “promise”? As you can imagine is the promise they take me to the park, or buy me a present, however something more consistent and relevant for me.
2. Making fun of Tweety. You know, Tweety from Baby Looney Tunes. I have Tweety since I was 2 years old, and even if he or she (still have no idea if is a he or a she :)) become a rug, suffer several sewing surgeries, and had to put him gloves as used to munch it on a daily base, I still keep it with me. So mom and dad always make funny comments about Tweety that makes me relax and be more cooperative.
3. Never ask your child to pose. I AM VERY SERIOUS ABOUT THIS! Not all of us were born models, so please don’t make children look like grown up. Most of us will end up making funny faces and show body positions appropriate for the best hilarious calendar. We just need to relax, play, run, dance. And you’ll see you’ll end up with the best photos.
4. Keep the camera on constantly. So be aware you have full battery. You never know when we’ll strike a pose that you’ll want to immortalized.
5. JUST HAVE FUN! AT THE END IS ALL ABOUT THIS! HAVING FUN AND SPEND QUALITY TIME TOGETHER.

Bye the way I loved my outfit for the day and in case you wonder where you can find everything here they are:

Leggings and cardigan BONPRIX:

http://www.bonprix.it/categoria/bimbi/

Cat earrings hat ZARA KIDS:

http://www.zara.com/it/it/bambini/bambina-{f063f6bf9e236e6b4aa13159f359d5930d072136a79cc0af799b24ab30723695}7C-4-14-anni/accessori/vedi-tutto/cappello-con-orecchie-c750504p3646370.html

FOR THE FOLLOWING PHOTOS CREDIT TO ZARA & BONPRIX.

“There is a garden in every childhood, an enchanted place where colors are brighter, the air softer, and the morning more fragrant than ever again” – Elizabeth Lawrence

You know, I am grateful for every moment I spend outside playing, laughing, running, enjoying the surroundings. Specially if I get to do this with my mom and dad. Often they are so busy and I get to see them just a few hours a day. I am so proud of them running their amazing business of jewelry. So every time a had a chance I where them pieces also. Like this ones, essentials bracelet and necklace that both women and girls can wear. I share jewelry with my mom and I am so happy that often we just hang out with the same pieces.

So if you want to know more about my mom and dad brand MILTON-FIRENZE just go to this link and visit there website:

http://milton-firenze.com

You’ll get to see lot of gorgeous jewelry. One of a kind pieces.

This amazing garden is another angle from Villaggio San Giovanni. The place I told you about in my previous post:

https://luciastasia.com/2016/07/05/amazing-south-italy-lost-my-jungle-found-a-paradise/

Did you find your?

Till next time!

Miami is a dream! Seems like you are in a continuos vacation. So you can imagine first thing I start dreaming is moving here in the future. 🙂

I got to hear from a lot of people in the area that they just love Italy, Tuscany and the country side. Instead me I was just thinking what could I do to extend my stay in this amazing city.

For sure my daydreaming and desire of permanency in this Paradise was increased by our accommodation. The gorgeous The Palms Hotel & SPA.

I don’t think I need to add more… I just say that was one of the most pleasant stay in a hotel, inside and outside everything is just perfect, and the most incredible thing is that you feel you have a lot of privacy while spending time inside the hotel garden enjoying the pool, but in case you are a beach lover, a beautiful path is taking you to an exquisite private beach.

And after hours admiring the beauty of this place, I discovered them! 🙂 We become friends immediately!

I highly recommend this place to everybody that arrives to Miami looking for a place where to spend at its best the days in an incredible atmosphere.

Direct link to the Hotel here:

http://www.thepalmshotel.com

Happy Holidays! Till next time!

Would love hear from you and specially that you share with me places worth seeing during summer vacation!

The name just says it all! “DIVINA” https://www.msccrociere.it/it-it/Navi-Da-Crociera/MSC-Divina.aspx the gorgeous ship from MSC is for sure the best companion for your trip. Got it’s name “DIVINA” after the famous actress Sophia Loren and the entire ship is a mix of Italian luxury, glamour and technology. The amazing Swarovski stairs, The Pantheon Theatre in Broadway style, the Restaurants with delicious food, pools and party salons is all you need for the perfect vacation.

In case you look for a private area where to enjoy at maximum at high level standards, the MSC Yacht Club https://www.msccrociere.it/it-it/Scegliere-MSC/MSC-Yacht-Club.aspx is the perfect choice.

And if you want to have the most relaxing time of your life, you will get it for sure in here at MSC Aurea Spa https://www.msccrociere.it/it-it/Informazioni-Crociera/A-Bordo/Spa-e-Relax/Spa-Relax.aspx

So DADS just pay attention, if you want MOMS to be in perfect shape and make them happy, maybe after long time work period, you should for sure choose this option, and  you’ll benefit from it also. 🙂

Every morning I just enjoyed taking breakfast on the balcony with my friend Baby Dolphin that comes from a very nice place I’ll talk you about soon!

HAPPY TRIP!!!